CVE-2022-41220 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in md2roff allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious Markdown files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-41220?
CVE-2022-41220 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
md2roff 1.9 has a stack-based buffer overflow via a Markdown file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-34913. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the product is not intended for untrusted input
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41220?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Md2roff Project Md2roff.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41220 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-41220 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41220 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggv8-q2cf-2vxj.